Ventilation Officer, Brits

Cementation Africa invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Ventilation Officer to be placed in Tharisa mine. The successful candidate will report to the Project Manager. The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates. Applications only open to South African Citizens / Permanent Residents.

Responsibilities

Engineering installations are constructed according to agreed standards, procedures and specifications

Plan and coordinate ventilation construction and sanitation activities in line with budget

Monitor and control the installation and commissioning of ventilation systems

Maintain ventilation and occupational hygiene systems, set and maintain ventilation and occupational hygiene schedules

Maintain stock levels of equipment required for underground ventilation construction and chemicals for the maintenance of underground sanitation facilities

Perform accurate calculations, calculate refrigeration plant efficiencies, measure and calculate the performance of main fans etc.

Effective and timeous environmental condition monitoring and reporting, assist with generation of statistical reports

Monitor and control ventilation related sampling and testing, make recommendations for improvement

Collect water samples for bacteriological and chemical analysis and take appropriate action

Compile reports on the occupational hygiene condition and maintenance efficiency of underground sanitation facilities, refuge bays, lamp rooms etc.

Conduct planned task observations, risk assessments, investigations, inspections and audits, report non-conformance, compile and analyse reports and provide recommendations

Support change management initiatives and assist with the implementation of initiatives aimed at eliminating waste, improving productivity, and reducing operating costs

Participate in safety and relevant site team meetings, make recommendations for improvement

Timeous repair, maintenance and calibration of ventilation and occupational hygiene related equipment and instruments

Assist with the development of ventilation and occupational hygiene standards and procedures

Effective internal and external stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth workflows, interface with client representatives and site project teams

Understand and comply with legislation, mine regulations and standards, and the company policies, procedures, standards and safety protocols

Proactive risk identification and mitigation in line with legislation and company standards, policies and procedures

Effective self-management in alignment with the company values

Qualifications and Skills

Grade 12 (with Mathematics and Physical Science) or NQF 4 equivalent

Chamber of Mines Intermediate Mine Environmental Control Certificate

Certificate in Occupational Hygiene (advantageous)

Registered with the Mine Ventilation Society on Intermediate level (advantageous)

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Valid Driver’s License

Proficient in English, written and verbal, with ability to communicate across levels

Ability to apply expertise and technology

Ability to conduct inspections, compile reports and provide recommendations for improvement

Ability to read and interpret ventilation plans and technical data

Proficiency in ventilation and occupational hygiene monitoring instruments and reporting tools

High safety awareness and attention to detail

Valid Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground

Work Experience

Minimum 3 years of practical ventilation and occupational hygiene experience in an underground mining environment

Experience planning underground ventilation construction requirements and setting ventilation and occupational hygiene schedules

Experience coordinating ventilation and sanitation activities in an underground environment

Experience conducting air quality investigations and generating reports with recommendations for improvement

Knowledge and understanding of ventilation principles, air monitoring equipment, and relevant regulations

Knowledge and understanding of environmental principles, condition monitoring and reporting

Knowledge and understanding of occupational hygiene and sanitation principles

Knowledge and understanding of the Mine Health and Safety Act

All appointments will be done in line with our employment equity strategy.

Disclaimer

The Recruiter may amend, delete or expire jobs at any time without notification.

Cementation Africa reserves the right not to proceed with filling the position.

An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.

If you do not receive any feedback on your application within 4 weeks from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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